salary$96,650 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,270per year
Jobs in the area310people work this job
Can a software developer afford Clarksville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 19.1% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Clarksville, TN?
The median pay for a software developer in the Clarksville, TN-KY area is $96,650 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $63,710 and $161,270.
Can a software developer afford to live in Clarksville?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 19.1% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area.